Clare Cowland has joined Sony/ATV Music Publishing’s senior international team as Vice President, Human Resources, UK & International.

Based in London and reporting to Elicia Felix-Hughey, SVP, Global Human Resources, Cowland will be responsible for strategic HR initiatives that drive cultural excellence throughout the company’s international territories.

Cowland joined EMI Music Publishing in 2002 and was employed by several divisions of EMI, rising to SVP, Human Resources, at EMI Music Publishing. Since leaving EMI in 2012, she has worked for an HR consultancy where she supported a diverse client base.

Felix-Hughey said, “Clare’s leadership skills, past experience and forward-thinking approach are all critical, as we build out global initiatives that attract, retain, and grow exceptional talent.”